Beatrice Lavis Cuming

American, 1903 - 1975

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This is a drawing of a warehouse interior with workers handling goods. The scene shows an industrial setting where individuals are moving large crates and boxes using hand trucks or trolleys. The structure features a high ceiling with wooden beams and overhead lights illuminating the area. Stacked boxes and shipping materials are visible, creating a sense of activity in the warehouse. The drawing highlights the motion and labor within the space.
Beatrice Lavis Cuming, Stevedores, 1936, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1354

Stevedores

Beatrice Lavis Cuming · 1936 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1354
The image depicts a busy urban scene with a railway track curving through the landscape. Tall buildings fill the horizon, connected by a bridge. The brushstrokes are linear, detailing architecture and textures. The color palette is monochrome, primarily grey and black. In the background, large structures and signs like "GARAGE" and "SWEENEY MFG CO" are visible amidst the buildings.
Beatrice Lavis Cuming, El Tracks, c. 1932, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1355

El Tracks

Beatrice Lavis Cuming · c. 1932 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1355